Security News > 2019 > January

Universities Beware! The Biggest Security Threats Come from Within the Network
2019-01-08 13:09

While the latest technology streamlines processes and makes the learning experience more efficient, higher education institutions’ networks have not kept up with technology and cyber security requirements.

German 'student' said to have confessed to mass hack of local German politicians
2019-01-08 12:56

Case not linked to international spying, reckon sources. Hmmm A 20-year-old German man has confessed to what that country's media is calling "the Hacker Attack", a years-long data exfiltration...

IAST Technology Is Revolutionizing Sensitive Data Security
2019-01-08 12:55

IAST is the most optimal way to test for application security, sensitive data leakage, and prevent breaches.

Facial recognition on 42 Android phones beaten by photo test
2019-01-08 12:30

How easy is it to bypass the average smartphone’s facial recognition security? In the case of Android, a lot easier than owners may think.

Feds Urge Private Sector 'Shields Up' Against Hackers
2019-01-08 12:18

Trump Administration Warns of Economic Espionage Risk From China, Russia, IranThe Trump administration has launched a public awareness campaign, spearheaded by the National Counterintelligence and...

Machine Learning to Detect Software Vulnerabilities
2019-01-08 12:13

No one doubts that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will transform cybersecurity. We just don't know how, or when. While the literature generally focuses on the different...

How to spot a social media hoax
2019-01-08 12:08

Stop shaking your head about "WhatsApp Gold" flimflam and start spreading these REAL nuggets of hoax-clobbering advice!

Zerodium Offers to Buy Zero-Day Exploits at Higher Prices Than Ever
2019-01-08 12:03

Well, there's some good news for hackers and vulnerability hunters, though terrible news for tech manufacturers! Exploit vendor Zerodium is now willing to offer significantly higher payouts for...

Ethereum Classic (ETC) Hit by Double-Spend Attack Worth $1.1 Million
2019-01-08 11:33

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has suspended all transactions of Ethereum Classic (ETC)—the original unforked version of the Ethereum network—on their trading platforms, other products...

Hacker uses early warning system for fake message campaign
2019-01-08 11:21

Australians got scary texts, emails and phone calls from a trusted emergency warning service late last week after a hacker broke into its systems and used it to send fake messages.